Blue PC Project Log 11 - 12th June 2006

Another log split into several sections - starting with the window...

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^ First up, I assembled together all the tools I needed to mark out the cutout for the window.

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^ Then it was a simple case of covering the acrylic with masking tape...

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^ The first cut proved to be easy. I was surprised how easy the stuff is to work with, which is good news at this stage.

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^ The only side effect is all the pink dust left from the cutting - it got everywhere.

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^ A shot just for mattthegamer463 - this is the window beading removed and it still holds its shape well when not in place! I wont be glueing it in place, as the window pretty much clamps it down, preventing any more movement.

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^ With the acrylic cut, it was now time to drill the holes on the sidepanel.

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^ 8 holes in total, all symmetrical.

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^ Once I had drilled all the sidepanel holes, I drilled the first in the acrylic, then bolted it to the panel and carried on drilling/bolting. This made alignment of the holes much easier.

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^ The burr from each hole was then filed down with the needle files.

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^ Then I resorted to the rotary tool, as it was a lot faster.

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^ Peeling back the masking tape for the first time...

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^ Uncovered...

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^ And bolted in place.

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^ All was fine, until I went to fit the sidepanel back on the case - the window was too wide, which obstructed the sidepanel from fitting properly.

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^ To save some masking tape, I used the bag that it came in, to protect the rest of the window. Then it was a simple case of cutting off another 10mm on one side.

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^ A shot showing the inside of the finished window.

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^ As you can see, in natural daylight the 'RED' window gives off pink light. I know the Mrs wont complain, but it isn't ideal.

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^ Again, pink light. I'm hoping the cathodes correct it, otherwise this will end up as Project Pink PC MKII.